local obituaries
Colonel Clarence Paradis
Sep 20, 2013
Colonel Clarence Paradis, 84, completed his final tour of duty 20 September 2013. Clarence began receiving his challenges early on. From rural Maine at 6 years old he was sent to his aunts in the city to attend public schooling. His French only communication expertise was of little value with the English speaking teachers but he learned quickly. At 17...
Barbara Jean Yates
Sep 16, 2013
Pooler-Mrs. Barbara Jean Yates, 61, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Barbara was born in Welcome, NC to the late Hobert Fishel Koontz and Mildred Maxine Koontz. Along with her husband, she was the co-owner/operator of Don's Barbeque in Pooler from March of 1989 until 2011. She had also been employed at Ottawa Farms for...
Jonathan Barry Smith
Sep 16, 2013
Pembroke- Jonathan Barry Smith, 72, died Monday, September 16, 2013 at Memorial Health. Memorial Service: 11 am Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Bloomingdale Church of the Nazarene. Thomas Strickland & Sons F.H. West Chatham Chapel (912) 748- 2444
Jose Alberto Alvarado
Sep 15, 2013
Jose Alberto Alvarado Savannah, GA- Jose 'Al' Alvarado Barreira, 77, passed away September 15, 2013 at 4:59 AM under the care of Hospice after an extended illness and was in peace and comfort with his daughter in-law by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Alberto Alvarado Marroquin and mother, Regina Barreira Cabrera. Born in Guatemala City,...
Dorothy Arledge Barras
Sep 15, 2013
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Dorothy Arledge Barras, 78, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Dorothy was born in Millen to the late Thomas John Arledge and Ethel Mae Godbee Arledge. She was also preceded in death by her son, Wayne Burns. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and she was a homemaker. Survivors include...
John Edward Mardula
Sep 15, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 John Edward Mardula Rincon – John Edward Mardula, 66, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. The New York native served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam where he received 3 Purple Hearts....
Shelby Russell Strickland, Sr.
Sep 14, 2013
SHELBY R. STRICKLAND, SR. GARDEN CITY -- Mr. Shelby Russell Strickland, Sr., 82, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013 after well-fought battles with diseases. Mr. Strickland was born on September 1, 1931 in Bryan County, Georgia to James and Edith Strickland. He graduated from Bryan County High School. Soon after he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps...
Susan Lorraine Baran
Sep 13, 2013
Susan Lorraine Baran Pooler – Susan Lorraine Baran, 66, of Pooler died Friday, September 13, 2013 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Born June 20, 1947 in Hamtramck, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Bronislaw Robert and Genevieve Cecilia Napiewocki. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Napiewocki. Mrs. Baran was a retired Nurse Practioner. She enjoyed...
William Freddie Mccullough
Sep 11, 2013
BLOOMINGDALE - The man. The myth. The legend. Men wanted to be him and women wanted to be with him. William Freddie McCullough died on September 11, 2013. Freddie loved deep fried Southern food smothered in Cane Syrup, fishing at Santee Cooper Lake, Little Debbie Cakes, Two and a Half Men, beautiful women, Reeses Cups and Jim Beam. Not necessarily...
Linda Faye Harvey Bowen
Sep 11, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Linda Faye Harvey Bowen Rincon – Linda Faye Harvey Bowen,67, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at her residence. The South Carolina native is a member of Rincon Church of God and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Steven "Stevebo" Mincey
Sep 9, 2013
Dubois, WY-Steven "Stevebo" Mincey, 28, died on Monday, September 9, 2013. Steven was born on August 19, 1985. He grew up in Effingham County before moving to Wyoming in 2006. He attended Effingham County High School, and graduated from Youth Challenge Academy in 2004. He received his A.S. from Central Wyoming College. Steven enjoyed listening to music, being with family,...
Ola E. Way
Sep 9, 2013
Ellabell-Mrs. Ola E. Way, 82, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Way was born in Charleston, WV and moved to Savannah at an early age. She enjoyed family, friends, and her little dogs, Dora & Clifford, sewing and cooking. She made the best sweet tea and fried chicken ever. This...
Bobbie Boatright
Sep 8, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Bobbie Lee Phillips Boatright Newington/Savannah- Bobbie Lee Phillips Boatright, 81, died Sunday September 8, 2013 at her residence with her loving family by her side. The Chatham County native was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. She was a member of the Todd Oil Company Softball Team,...
Emmett W. Boddiford
Sep 6, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Emmett W. Boddiford Guyton / Port Wentworth – Emmett W. Boddiford, 81, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at his residence in Guyton. The Screven County native was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church, the Amy Exley Sunday School Class,...
Daisy M. Brown
Sep 4, 2013
Ellabell-Mrs. Daisy M. Brown, 99, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at The Place at Pooler. Mrs. Daisy was born in Savannah to the late Ruben & Annie Long. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Raymond L. Towles, Sr. and Robert E. Brown. She was a homemaker and a member of the Blitchton Baptist Church. Survivors include...
Pauline Mallard Gatewood
Sep 3, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Pauline Mallard Gatewood Guyton - Pauline Mallard Gatewood, 73, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She was a Screven County native. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Gatewood; children, Randy Small and Troy Small, Pricilla Ferguson; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Barbara, Becky, Herbie, Robbie,...
Margie Carter Foskey
Sep 3, 2013
Guyton-Mrs. Margie Carter Foskey, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Margie was born in Savannah to the late Willie D. & Hazel K. Wise. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Foskey. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her children, Ann & Dennis Steptoe, Carl & Tori Carter, Willadean...
Frank Bennette Tarleton, Sr.
Sep 2, 2013
Rincon – Frank Bennette Tarleton, Sr., 93, passed away on Monday at Memorial. Mr. Tarleton was of the Baptist faith. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, the Air Force during Korea and Vietnam and the Georgia Air National Guard for a total of 33 years. He was a member of the Solomon's Lodge #1, Alee...
Myrtle Johnson Clark
Sep 2, 2013
Pooler-Mrs. Myrtle Johnson Clark, 82, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Clark was born in Glenwood, GA to the late Randall & Daisy Johnson. She was of the Holiness faith and she retired from Candler Hospital as a nurse's aide. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Clark; grandsons, Michael Love and Randall...
Sandra Norton Barton
Sep 2, 2013
Savannah-Mrs. Sandra Norton Barton, 64, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Sandra was born in Savannah to the late Byron Eugene Norton and Lucille Houston Norton. She was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church and was currently attending the Richmond Hill United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crafts, home decorating and sewing. Survivors include her...
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